Hobart Welder

Stuart Kirkham · #1 24-03-07, 13:45

Hi Guys

Wanting to know more about this Hobart Welder that I found recently.

I believe it is WW2 vintage and 100% complete.

It has a Hudson (Chrysler) flat six side valve motor, is painted Olive Drab and has ID numbers on top.
The object on top is a lifting eye.

Can someone tell me more? What part did it play within the Australian Army? What would it have been mounted on - trailer or truck?

Thanks
Tommy K

Found this pic on internet.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #2 24-03-07, 14:09

Tommy
When you google "Hobart welders" put "Old" in front of it and this pops up..

you may get the info you want from here or another search..

http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23404

Stuart Kirkham · #3 24-03-07, 14:34

Thanks Alex.

It's amazing how much more you get when you put 'old' in front of something. I need to 'dumb down' my search wording.

Tommy K

trenchgun · #4 19-07-10, 05:32

Hello Gang,
I just saw the Hobart Welder thread and that you might want be interested to see the 1943 US Army Hobart welder that I own. The Model of Welder is: GR-300-S
The welder with trailer weighs 4000LBS and the trailer is equipped with blackout Lights. It has a Dodge 230CI Flathead 6 Cylinder Engine which is the same engine as the 1942 WC51 Dodge ¾ Ton Truck which is pulling it.
The welder in its original configuration and on its original trailer . I also have its original Hobart US Army Technical Manual. It Has a Brass Tag on Armature stating it was rebuilt in 1950 in Fulda Germany by the Karl Schmidt Generator Rebuilding Facility.
TOMMY K I would love to see the photos of the welder you mention in your posts!!

Thanks!
Mike
mike@weldedparts.com

Alex Blair (RIP) · #5 19-07-10, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenchgun

Hello Gang,
I just saw the Hobart Welder thread and that you might want be interested to see the 1943 US Army Hobart welder that I own. The Model of Welder is: GR-300-S
The welder with trailer weighs 4000LBS and the trailer is equipped with blackout Lights. It has a Dodge 230CI Flathead 6 Cylinder Engine which is the same engine as the 1942 WC51 Dodge ¾ Ton Truck which is pulling it.
The welder in its original configuration and on its original trailer . I also have its original Hobart US Army Technical Manual. It Has a Brass Tag on Armature stating it was rebuilt in 1950 in Fulda Germany by the Karl Schmidt Generator Rebuilding Facility.
TOMMY K I would love to see the photos of the welder you mention in your posts!!

Thanks!
Mike
mike@weldedparts.com

Hi Mike..
Welcome to MLU forum..
You will find lots of smart people here and not too many idiots..your welder is a beauty..wish I had the complete set up and a 10 bay garage to put it in...
Hope to see you at one of our gather ups..
Alex Blair.

trenchgun · #6 19-07-10, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Hi Mike..
Welcome to MLU forum..
You will find lots of smart people here and not too many idiots..your welder is a beauty..wish I had the complete set up and a 10 bay garage to put it in...
Hope to see you at one of our gather ups..
Alex Blair.

Thanks Alex for the kind words!
Mike